The National Weather Service has issued a storm warning for the San Francisco Peninsula, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Northern Monterey Bay due to strong thunderstorms expected to bring marble-sized hail. Effective until 9 a.m. Tuesday, Doppler radar has pinpointed a significant weather system tracking southeast, impacting areas such as Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley. Additionally, the report emphasizes the dangers of lightning, advising on safety measures to adopt during thunderstorms, including staying indoors and avoiding electronic appliances and plumbing to mitigate risks.
Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring during the summer months.
The threat of lightning becomes more pronounced as thunderstorms draw nearer, peaking when the storm is directly overhead and gradually waning as it moves away.
If thunder is audible, it's an indication that lightning is nearby. Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.
Once you've found shelter indoors, abstain from using corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures, and refrain from approaching windows and doors.
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